Corp - Glande și hormoni

an organ in the body that produces certain chemical substances to be used in the body or to be discharged into the surroundings

glandă, organ glandular

a sebaceous gland located in the eyelid that produces and secretes oil to lubricate the surface of the eye

glandă tarsală, glandă sebacee tarsală

a small gland located at the base of the brain that secretes hormones and regulates various bodily functions

glanda pituitară, hipofiza

a small endocrine gland located in the brain that secretes melatonin and helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle

glanda pineală, epifiza

an endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones essential for regulating metabolism and growth

glandă tiroidă, tiroidă

a small endocrine gland near the thyroid gland that produces parathyroid hormone

glandă paratiroidă, glandă paratiroidă

a specialized organ of the immune system located near the heart that produces T cells and plays a crucial role in the development of the immune system in early life

timus

a small endocrine organ located on top of the kidneys that produces hormones

adrenalină, glanda suprarenală

a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates electrolyte balance and fluid levels in the body

aldosteron

a class of hormones produced by the adrenal glands

corticosteroid

a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker

adrenalin

a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production and release of cortisol from the adrenal glands

hormon adrenocorticotrop, hormon corticotrop

a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body

hormon antidiuretic, hormon anti-diuretic

a hormone that stimulates growth, development, and metabolism in the body

hormon de creștere, hormon de dezvoltare

a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that regulates ovulation and testosterone production

hormon luteinizant, hormon luteinizant (LH)

a hormone that regulates the growth and development of follicles in the ovaries and the production of sperm in the testes

hormonul foliculostimulant, hormonul care stimulează foliculii

a hormone that regulates childbirth, lactation, and social bonding

oxitocină

a hormone that stimulates milk production and plays a role in reproductive functions

prolactina

a hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones

hormonul stimulant tiroidian, hormon tirotropin

an enzyme involved in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance by initiating the production of angiotensin II

renină

a peptide hormone that constricts blood vessels and stimulates the release of aldosterone

angiotensină

a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the body

eritropoietină

a hormone that raises blood sugar levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen in the liver

glucagon

a hormone that is responsible for controlling the level of glucose in the blood, the lack of which can cause diabetes

insulină

a hormone primarily responsible for female reproductive development and regulation

estrogen

a hormone produced by the ovaries that plays a vital role in regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting pregnancy

progesteron

a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism and various physiological processes in the body

hormon tiroidian, hormonul glandei tiroide

a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the body

hormon paratiroidian, hormonul glandelor paratiroide

a hormone that increases heart rate and blood flow

epinefrină

a hormone and neurotransmitter that regulates the body's stress response

norepinefrină, noradrenalina

a hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles and promotes restful sleep

melatonină

a hormone that stimulates the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland, regulating growth and metabolism

factor de eliberare a hormonului de creștere, hormonul care eliberează creșterea

a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones

hormon tirotrop, hormon stimulent al tiroidei

a hormone generated by the hypothalamus that triggers the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland

factorul liberator de tirotropină, hormonul liberator de tirotropină

a hormone that stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands

corticotropină, hormon adrenocorticotrop

an exocrine gland that produces and releases saliva into the mouth, aiding in digestion

glandă salivară, glandă exocrină salivară

a paired gland in the male reproductive system that secretes fluids to nourish and support the sperm cells

vezicule seminale, glandă seminală

a reproductive organ that produces gametes and sex hormones

gonad

a glandular organ in mammals that produces and secretes milk for nourishing offspring

glandă mamară, glandă lacteală

a salivary gland located beneath the tongue that produces and secretes saliva

glandă sublinguală, glandă salivară sublinguală

a salivary gland located beneath the jaw that produces and releases saliva

glanda submandibulară, glandă salivară submandibulară

a major salivary gland located near the ear that produces and secretes saliva into the mouth

glandă parotidă

a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sweat

glandă sudoripară, glandă de transpirație

a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sebum

glandă sebacee, glandă sebacee exocrină

a sweat gland responsible for regulating body temperature through the production and secretion of sweat

glandă ecrină, glandă sudoripară ecrină

a type of sweat gland that produces a thicker secretion containing proteins and lipids

glandă apocrină, glandele sudoripare apocrine

a hormone that regulates the activity of the gonads, promoting their development and function

hormon gonadotrop, hormon gonadotropic

a male reproductive organ responsible for the production of sperm and the secretion of testosterone

testicul, glandă reproductivă masculină

a specialized structure in the human body that produces and releases substances through a duct

glandă ductală, glandă excretorie

a gland in the male body that produces fluid for semen and surrounds the urethra, aiding in urine control

prostata

a group of hormones secreted by cells in the digestive system that regulate various processes

hormon gastrointestinal, hormon digestiv